Posts tagged "divorce"

On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. posted in Divorce on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

Yes, high-income couples can have an uncontested divorce. In fact, many do, and their divorces can be finalized in a mere two or three months. Whether a divorce is contested or uncontested is unrelated to how much money the couple earns, but rather depends on whether they are able to agree on issues (for example, child custody and property division).

On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. posted in Divorce on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.

In Georgia, judges have a lot of leeway when it comes to deciding alimony (spousal support) amounts. Ten judges could look at the same case and come away with 10 different payment amounts. Each case would have a well-reasoned explanation behind the award.

On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. posted in Property Division on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

If you are going through a divorce and splitting everything from your bank account to time with your children down the middle, it is important that you are aware of all the joint marital property and who has access to it.

On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. posted in Child Custody on Thursday, April 13, 2017.

If you have recently gone through a divorce, you may still be feeling the emotional effects and trying to sort out your new life while helping your children adjust to the changes. Divorce has the capacity to affect many aspects of your life, including your ability to finance your child's college education.

On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. posted in Property Division on Friday, March 17, 2017.

When it comes to divorce, couples face two major property division issues. The first is deciding which property belongs to the couple and therefore must get divided. The second is the actual division of the marital property.

On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. posted in Divorce on Monday, February 13, 2017.

If you are getting divorced and your spouse is not on the real estate deed, you might be wondering if he or she has any legal right to the property. Because Georgia has marital property and equitable distribution laws, both spouses generally have some property ownership despite not being named on the deed. Learn more about Georgia divorce laws and what might happen to your real estate during the process.

On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. posted in Divorce on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

A common misconception about the divorce process is that it is all or nothing. Either you and your soon-to-be ex agree on every point and amiably submit your agreement, or you are caught up in a no-holds-barred courtroom battle. In Georgia, as in many other states, a third option is gaining popularity. Divorce mediation can be an effective, non-confrontational way to work out points of contention and arrive at an optimal resolution.

On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. posted in Divorce on Thursday, December 29, 2016.

Many couples deal with divorce. According to research conducted by Bowling Green State University, divorce rates are falling, but they still hover between 40 and 50 percent on average. This translates to over 800,000 every year, but the commonness often does not lessen the emotional impact a divorce has on an individual. It is often devastating to recover and rebuild your life after the end of your marriage, but there are several steps you can take to lighten the struggle. These four tips are a great place to start.

On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. posted in Divorce on Monday, November 21, 2016.

If you and your spouse have decided it's best for the two of you to go your separate ways, there are many boxes to check and emotions to be processed. At the heart of the situation, your children may be confused, angry and depressed about the changes. As a parent, you can calm their anxiety by having a solid plan in place and answers to common questions before presenting your offspring with the divorce. Statistics show that less than half of children under the age of 18 live in a traditional family, highlighting the fact that the issue must be addressed and dealt with to protect millions of lives.

On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. posted in Child Custody on Thursday, August 25, 2016.

In Georgia, judges see joint custody as the better custody arrangement because it allows parents to continue to take an equal part in their children's lives despite the fact that they are no longer living together. But just because parents are supposed to share legal and physical custody equally doesn't always mean it happens.

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